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MavWire 2016 Archive » MavWire — Monday, February 29, 2016

Dr. Ashfaq Adnan

Engineering researcher wins Naval Research grant to measure when and how battlefield blasts injure brain neurons

Ashfaq Adnan, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, is developing a computational model to measure how and when battlefield blasts can cause devastating damage to neurons in the brain.

The work is supported by a three-year, $386,586 grant through the Office of Naval Research’s Warfighter Performance Department and ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ.

Dr. Adnan will measure the blasts on a computer, then forward that information to partners at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C., who will then use the data and compare it to existing soldiers’ data.

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Tickets for Jane Goodall available Tuesday

Tickets to see primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall for the Maverick Speakers Series are available starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, at .

"Gombe and Beyond: An Evening with Dr. Jane Goodall" begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at College Park Center. A student question-and-answer session follows the event.

A United Nations' Messenger of Peace and one of the world’s foremost experts on chimpanzees, Dr. Goodall is best known for her more than five decades of scientific exploration on the behavior of wild chimpanzees at Gombe National Park, which redefined the relationship between humans and animals.

She is the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and its environmental and humanitarian youth program, Roots & Shoots.

Today Dr. Goodall travels nearly 300 days each year, devoting herself to conservation and animal welfare issues while sharing stories of hope and inspiring millions globally to make the world a better place for all living things.

General admission is free, but tickets are required. Preferred ticket packages are available and include reserved seating, parking, and more. For all these ticket options, go to .

For VIP packages, contact Mark LaVelle at mlavelle@uta.edu or 2-5235.

Presenters needed for inaugural student leadership conference

The Vice President for Student Affairs and the Leadership Center invite faculty and staff to present a session topic at the inaugural "Expressions in Leadership Conference" on Saturday, March 26, at the Hilton Arlington.

Expressions in Leadership represents the next generation of student leadership development by mixing basic leadership tools with creativity. Presentations needed include:

Foundational leadership sessions—Solid, foundational leadership information to assist students in their roles as new leaders.

Creative/experiential leadership sessions—Non-traditional presentations that employ movement, reflective learning, and strong participant interaction.

Choose a presentation time of 10:30-11:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., or 1:45-2:30 p.m.

Submit a program proposal by Friday, March 4. Presenters will be notified by Monday, March 14.

For questions, email Loretta Pequeno-Griffin at lgriffin@uta.edu.

Political party Donna Brazile gave an inside look at politics and life Thursday at ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Hall for the Maverick Speakers Series. After her lecture, the CNN political commentator answered students' questions and signed autographs for fans of all ages. .

Tax time is no time to take phishing bait

Scam artists are taking advantage of tax season to steal identities and income.

Whether by phone or computer, scammers try to access personal payroll and tax information. Many of the messages will have an urgent tone in the subject line and content, such as "Final reminder: Tax Refund Notification" and "Your IRS tax bank transfer is not approved."

The IRS has recognized this problem and has published .

The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text, or social media.

University officials, law enforcement, and government officials will not contact you by email, text, or social media or threaten arrest for non-payment of debts.

UT Arlington and legitimate organizations will never ask you to send your password in an email.

If you encounter these or similar scams or have information about them, contact the  at 2-3381.

Follow these tips for information security:

• Never click on links sent to you by individuals you do not know.
• Never open any attachments you’re not expecting. Instead, contact the sender by phone to determine the legitimacy of the message.
• Never divulge your password to anyone. Pay close attention to the web address of any website requesting you to log in.
• Do not reply to emails asking you to send personal information.
• Do not respond to emails threatening to close your account if you do not provide personal information.
• Do not provide personal or financial information to any one calling you. Always offer to call the published number of the organization to resolve any matter.
• Keep your computer’s operating system up-to-date by applying recommended updates.
• Keep your antivirus software up-to-date and run scans frequently.
• Don’t use the same password for all of your online accounts, particularly those with access to funds or confidential information.

Contact the Office of Information Technology's Helpdesk at 2-2208 if you are unsure about an email asking for personal information related to any UT Arlington resource. Send a copy of the message to phish@uta.edu.

Read more about , , and .

See the for phishing and online scam alerts.

Complete conflict of interest form by March 25

Go to the to disclose potential conflicts such as service on a board or uncompensated activity outside of ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ, significant interest in a business, or gifts received. Approval is not required for immediate family members, but disclosure may be required.

Log into the portal and click on the Make New Disclosure tab to complete the form.

If you did not participate in any outside activity, click on the Report No Activity tab.

To request approval for outside activities, use the Request Approval tab.

If you have any questions, contact Jennifer Chapman in University Compliance Services and Legal Affairs at 2-2080 or compliance@uta.edu.

Celebrate Social Work Month at Tuesday basketball game

Join the School of Social Work in honoring its students, staff, alumni, and all social workers at the men's basketball game Tuesday, March 1.

Tickets are $5 in advance with promotion code ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵSSW at . Student tickets are $3.

The Mavericks play ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ State at College Park Center. The women's game begins at 5 p.m., and the men's game starts at 7:15 p.m.

Internet upgrade set for early Saturday morning

The Office of Information Technology will perform an upgrade to the campus’ Internet address management system midnight-4 a.m. Saturday, March 5. The upgrade will improve the overall security and reliability of ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ's network.

During the maintenance, there may be an interruption in accessing ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ resources. Visit the system status page for details.

If you experience issues after the upgrade, contact the Help Desk at 2-2208 or helpdesk@uta.edu.

NetIDplus registration needed to access UTShare on or off campus

All employees who have not signed up for NetIDplus will now be prompted to set up an account when attempting to connect to VPN or UTShare, on or off campus.

UTShare will continue to redirect to the NetIDplus sign-in screen until you set up your account.

You do not need to use NetIDplus when accessing UTShare on-campus. However, NetIDplus must be used to access VPN or UTShare when off campus.

Visit the for details about setting up an account. For questions, contact the Help Desk at 2-2208 or helpdesk@uta.edu.

Buy tickets for ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Night at the Rangers to reserve unique cap

A ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ-themed ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Rangers cap is waiting for you when you buy tickets now for the game Friday, Aug. 26, when the Rangers take on the Cleveland Indians.

Get your ticket before Tuesday, March 15, to guarantee your one-of-a-kind cap.

for the promotion. Claim your cap on game day at Globe Life Park.

More caps will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis for fans purchasing after March 15.

MavsArt exhibit deadline extended to today

Whether you paint, take photos, sculpt, or merely doodle, show your artistic side in ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Libraries' MavsArt spring exhibit.

Artwork in two- and three-dimensional forms will be accepted. Submission deadline is today, Monday, Feb. 29.

Questions? Email janeth.colmenero@uta.edu or visit the .

You can help with transition to new email system

Volunteer to be part of the Office of Information Technology's email service upgrade. If you would like to have your email and calendar moved early to the new system, fill out the Request to Move Early form on the .

On Monday, March 21, the Office of Information Technology will begin migrating email and calendars to the new system.

Prepare your mailbox for the switch by organizing your current mailbox.

Delete—Quickly review your inbox and determine which messages you do not need to keep. This may include calendar invites, email chains, or random subscription-based advertisements.

File—Organize files in folders or use flags to indicate the importance of the emails.

Archive—Archive files in a location on your computer or inbox.

For updates, detailed instructions, recommendations, and more information, visit the . For specific questions, contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@uta.edu or 2-2208.

Sign up to volunteer at ACES

Lend a hand at the Annual Celebration of Excellence by ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ (ACES), a University-wide symposium highlighting the best in student research and creativity.

Faculty, staff, and students can serve as volunteers. Shifts for morning or afternoon sessions are available. .

ACES is Wednesday, March 23, in the E.H. Hereford University Center.

Plan now for power outage March 18-20

Facilities Management has scheduled an electrical outage to complete major electrical upgrades/modifications Friday-Sunday, March 18-20.

Buildings affected include the Architecture Building, Engineering Lab Building, Fine Arts Building, Geoscience Building, Nanofab Building, Nedderman Hall, and Woolf Hall.

Emergency generators will support egress lighting, life safety, and all research facilities currently connected to a generator. All buildings will remain locked during the outage.

On Thursday, March 17, clean out all refrigerators and freezers and turn off and unplug electrical devices. Many devices remain in a standby mode or use power even when turned off. If items are plugged into power strips, simply turn off the power strips.

Questions? Contact Toby Buhrkuhl at 972-832-1490 or Jeff Johnson at 817-798-8456.

Changes in withholdings part of IRS updates

The IRS tax changes for 2016 have been updated in UTShare. You may notice a change in your federal withholding tax beginning with the monthly payroll issued Tuesday, March 1, and the semi-monthly payroll issued Monday, March 7.

The social security taxable wage base limit for 2016 is $118,500, unchanged from 2015.

SAC Benefits Fair includes blood drive, health screenings

Bring your Mav ID and join the Staff Advisory Council at the ninth annual Celebrating Maverick Spirit Benefits Fair 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, in the Bluebonnet Ballroom of the E.H. Hereford University Center.

Meet with vendors and organizations that provide services or discounts for the ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ community. Giveaways, door prizes, and free food—first come, first serve—await all employees.

Register online for and a with 100 percent coverage by insurance. Bring your insurance and ID cards. Sign up for the .

If your department would like to have a booth at the Benefits Fair, please follow this link:

A Benefits Value Adviser can lower costs on UT SELECT Medical plan

The UT SELECT Medical plan includes a copayment of $100 for MRI and CT scans except in medical emergencies.

You can have the $100 copay waived by calling and speaking with a Benefits Value Adviser (BVA) in advance of the MRI or CT scan. The BVA will review the difference in estimated costs of several different in-network providers with you and then you can decide which provider to schedule your appointment with.

Learn more about how a can help you save money.

Employment Information

Check out employment opportunities at . Have questions? Call Human Resources/Employment Services at 2-3461 or TDD 2-8139, or email employment@uta.edu. ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ is an employer.

Monday, Feb. 29

Unit Effectiveness Process Refresher . 11 a.m.-noon, fourth floor conference room, Wade Building. Also, 1-1:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 22; 10-10:45 a.m. Monday, March 28; 2-2:45 p.m. Thursday, March 31; 9-9:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 5; 3:30-4:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 4; all in Room E200E, Workforce Development Building. Institutional Effectiveness and Reporting.

Diversity Week: Support the Trans Community Free. Noon-1 p.m., Concho Room, E.H. Hereford University Center. .

Tuesday, March 1

K-12 Focused Technology Series Explore online learning in K-12 and higher education. Harrison McCoy, connecting globally with technology, noon-1 p.m., Room 111, Trimble Hall. Also, Makerspaces and ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ FabLab, March 8; and Jim Holland, Google Classroom, Canvas, and anything related to LMS/CMS, March 22 and 29. .

All-Majors Job Fair ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ and alumni meet with company representatives looking for new employees. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Maverick Activities Center. .

Diversity Week: Addressing Islamophobia Amer Ahmed of University of Massachusetts-Amherst, “Addressing Islamophobia: Dispelling Myths of Break Down Barriers.” 6:30 p.m., Rosebud Theatre, E.H. Hereford University Center. .

Wednesday, March 2

Arlington Technology Association Sahadat Hossain and Melanie Sattler of ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ’s Solid Waste Institute for Sustainability, “Making Landfills More Useful: Giving Worth to Trash.” Light breakfast provided. . Free. 7-8 a.m., Room 100, Nedderman Hall. .

Health Fair Prepare for spring with free health screenings for vision, blood pressure, glucose, dental, mental health, and more. Refreshments, carnival-style games, prizes, interactive activities, and music. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bluebonnet Ballroom, E.H. Hereford University Center. .

Finance Lab . 8:30-11:30 a.m., Room E200C, Continuing Education Building. Business Affairs.

Diversity Week: 'The Kids Are All Right' This half-hour documentary follows a renegade Jerry's Kid, Mike Ervin, a Muscular Dystrophy Association poster child in the 1960s and now an outspoken disability rights activist. A discussion about charities follows. Free. Noon, Concho Room, E.H. Hereford University Center. , .

Women’s History Month Lecture Lisa Tetrault of Carnegie Mellon, “The Myth of Seneca Falls.” Noon, sixth floor parlor, Central Library. , .

Thursday, March 3

Travel and Expenses . 1:30-4:30 p.m., Room E200C, Continuing Education Building. Business Affairs.

Film Screening: 'Subversive Aesthetics' London-based video artist Michelle Atherton discusses and shows her video on a deep-sea submersible trip in Roatan. Free. 4-5:45 p.m., Room 148, Fine Arts Building. , .

Ben and Trudy Termini Distinguished Anthropologist LectuRe Douglas Owsley, head of physical anthropology for the National Museum of Natural History for the Smithsonian Institution, "Forensic investigation of the 17th Century Chesapeake." Free. 7 p.m., auditorium, Architecture Building. Also, "Seriously Amazing Moments in Smithsonian Forensic Anthropology and Skeletal Biology," noon, Friday, March 4, Room 108, University Hall. .

Friday, March 4

Crash Course on Research Grants for Small Businesses Jacob Setterbo, director of grants at HIREtech, familiarizes entrepreneurs with the variety of grants available for research and development and the steps to obtain funding. Also covered are federal registration requirements, budget preparation tips, and grant-writing advice specific to small business grants. Register online. 2-4 p.m., StartUp Lounge, NanoFab Building. .

Psychology Colloquium Chandramallika Basak of UT Dallas, “Devising the Best Strategies to Improve Cognition Through Cognitive Training.” Noon, Room 110, University Hall. .

Saturday, March 5

CPR/AED/First Aid Class A single, five-hour class covering the American Red Cross first aid basics, medical and environmental emergencies, adult CPR, and AED use. Registration at MAC Services and Information desk. $50. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Room 223, Maverick Activities Center. Also, Saturdays, April 9 and May 21. .

Monday, March 7

Exercise Science Seminar Tiffany Ryan, director of therapeutic services at Advanced Arm Dynamics and ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ alumna, “Upper Limb Prosthetics: Current and Emerging Technology and the Importance of Skilled Clinical Interventions.” .

Tuesday, March 8

ProCard . 1:30-3:30 p.m., Room E200C, Continuing Education Building. Business Affairs.

Women's History Lecture Amy Richards, activist and author, “Enough: The Good Enough Woman.” 7 p.m., sixth floor atrium, Central Library. .

Coming Up

Film Screening: 'Age of Champions' A screening of the documentary Age of Champions , an award winning and inspiring documentary following five older adults who sprint, leap, and swim for gold at the National Senior Olympics. A discussion follows with panelist Chris Ray, associate dean for research for the College of Nursing and Health Innovation; Clay Krames, a gold medal senior Olympian; Chelsea Couch of ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Department of Disability and Aging Services; and Sydney Farrier, a social worker. Register online by Monday, March 7. 5-8 p.m. Thursday, March 10, Room 109, Social Work Building A. .

Introduction to TracDat . 4-5 p.m. Friday, March 11; 1:45-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22; 10:45-11:30 a.m. Monday, March 28; 2:45-3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31; 9:45-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 5; 4:15-5 p.m. Wednesday, May 4; all in Room E200E, Workforce Development Building. Institutional Effectiveness and Reporting.

Annual Celebration of Excellence by ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ The University-wide symposium highlighting the best in student research and creativity. Wednesday, March 23, E.H. Hereford University Center. .

RAD Self Defense Class Self-defense course for female faculty, staff, and students. . Free. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., March 26, April 9, Room 102-B, Maverick Activities Center. .

(For an expanded list of events, see the .)

Echosmith performs Friday at College Park Center   “Cool Kids” Echosmith is set to bring its dance-rock influenced sounds to ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ at 8 p.m. Friday, March 4, at ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Hall. The American indie pop band–four siblings from Chino, California—is best known for the hit song "Cool Kids", which reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was double platinum in the United States and Australia. The band's debut album, Talking Dreams, was released in October 2013. Tickets are available now to ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ students, faculty, staff, and the community at , at the ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Tickets Box Office at College Park Center, or by calling the box office at 2-9595. are $15 faculty/staff, $10-25 for students, and $25 for the general public. Tickets are limited to four per person. The Spring Concert is sponsored by University Events,, and .

Monday, Feb. 29

Vocal Division Recital Free. Noon, Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. .

Percussion Ensemble Concert Free. 7:30 p.m., Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. .

Tuesday, March 1

Basketball Doubleheader Mavericks vs. ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ State. Foam hats, ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ trivia game, ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ music. $7-20 general public, $3 students. Maverick women's game 5 p.m., men's game 7:15 p.m., College Park Center. Also, vs. South Alabama, Military Appreciation Night, dog tag giveaways, Thursday, March 4; and vs. Troy, Senior Night, Faculty/Staff Night, Saturday, March 6. .

Opera Performance of Johann Strauss' 'Die Fledermaus' A joint production of the music and theatre arts departments. $12 general public, $9 students, seniors, faculty, staff. 8 p.m., Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. Also, Thursday, March 3. .

Wednesday, March 2

Trumpet Studio Recital Free. 7:30 p.m., Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. .

Friday, March 4

Baseball Mavericks vs. ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ A&M-Corpus Christi. $5 general public, $3 students. 6:30 p.m., Clay Gould Ballpark. Also, noon and 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5, and 1 p.m. Sunday, March 6. .

Saturday, March 5

ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Symphony Orchestra Concert Clifton Evans, associate professor of music and director of orchestras, directs. $9 general public, $6 students, seniors. 7:30 p.m., irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. .

Sunday, March 6

Symphonic Band, Symphonic Winds Concert Douglas Stotter, associate professor of music and director of bands, and John Zastoupil, lecturer, conduct. Free. 5 p.m., Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. .

Monday, March 7

Honors Recital Free. Noon, Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. .

Jazz Bass Guest Artist Concert Performances by the Eddie Gomez Trio with Stefan Karlsson and Ed Soph. $10. 7:30 p.m., Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. .

Tuesday, March 8

Faculty Percussion Recital Andrew Eldridge, senior lecturer of music, performs. Free. 7:30 p.m., Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. .

Wednesday, March 9

Wind Symphony Concert $9 general public, $6 students, seniors. 7:30 p.m., Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. .

Ongoing

The Gallery at ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ: 'Whew…That’s a Relief! The Madcap World of John Hernandez' A retrospective exhibition by San Antonio artist John Hernandez that spans four decades. Gallery hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and noon-5 p.m. Saturdays. Through March 30. .

ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Libraries: 'Score' Using Special Collections photos, the exhibit showcases the early days of baseball, basketball, and track; the end of Maverick football; and Olympians and Paralympians from ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ. Through April. Also,"Academic Evolution: ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ” runs through August. Sixth floor, Central Library.

Planetarium Explore the secrets of the universe in the new show Dark. The spring schedule includes Astronaut, Cosmic Colors, From the Earth to the Universe, Pink Floyd, and SpacePark 360: Infinity. Through May 29. .

(For an expanded list of events, see the .)